A Lagos State University (LASU) graduate who completed his first degree in 2025 has publicly admitted that he has spent a full year without securing a job and that he enrolled for a master's degree primarily to have an answer when people ask what he is doing with his life. The X user, identified as @rufai_eko, made the confession in a post dated 19 August 2026, which quickly gained traction on the platform.
In his post, @rufai_eko wrote: "One year. No job. Nothing. I enrolled for a Master's degree just to have something to say when people ask what I'm doing with my life. I need a job, please. I know someone on this app knows someone. Let's make something happen." The tweet was accompanied by a throwback post from 2025, in which he had marked his LASU graduation with a humorous list of fictional accolades, including Best Graduating Student in History and International Studies, Best Graduating Student in the Faculty of Arts, and Overall Best Graduating Student at Lagos State University, before adding "All of these started as a dream and ended as a dream" and promising to work harder on his MSc.
Contrast Between Graduation Cheer and Post-Graduation Reality
The stark contrast between the cheerful tone of his 2025 graduation post and the frustration expressed in his 2026 update resonated with many young Nigerians who have faced similar challenges after university. The reality of months of waiting, applying for jobs, and explaining oneself to relatives struck a chord with thousands of users on X, as the post quickly drew reactions and practical advice.
Several users responded with concrete suggestions. @debby_emmanuiel advised: "Apply to bank GTs please. I also hope you have completed your nysc because you know in this country, first class or not you need your NYSC for employers to consider you." @Ti_Reni recommended: "Pls my bro even if you have a job currently or have just gotten one from this tweet. Look for funded opportunities for scholarship for a masters, I am sure with about a 100 applicantion you'd get on. On a long run it would be worth it."
Nigerians Offer Career and Scholarship Advice
Other users pointed to specific programmes. @Lujain_Moha said: "Please apply for the ECOWAS youth immersion program if you haven't. Also look up GIZ Nigeria for opportunities. It's also a good place to start." @waju6o suggested: "I'd advise you learn a tech skill, probably cyber security,find one fin tech work." The replies reflected a broader conversation about youth unemployment in Nigeria and the strategies young graduates are using to navigate the job market.
The tweet also drew attention to the growing trend of graduates pursuing postgraduate degrees as a buffer against unemployment, a situation that many commentators have noted is becoming common across the country. While the graduate's admission was candid, it also highlighted the systemic challenges facing young Nigerians entering the workforce.
Related Stories of LASU Graduates' Achievements
In a related story, Legit.ng previously reported that a LASU graduate had bagged a PhD degree in the United States. Another report highlighted a LASU graduate who bagged a Law degree and shared his achievements, noting that he went from carrying law textbooks to carrying the law graduate title and that completing his undergraduate studies at LASU marked the end of an important chapter in his life.
As of the time of this report, @rufai_eko's tweet had not been deleted, and the conversation around it continues to grow. The graduate's plea for a job remains open, with users on X still offering leads and encouragement in the comments section. His story serves as a reminder of the pressing need for more employment opportunities for Nigerian graduates.
